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Jada Sezer is a plus-size model and advocate for issues such as body image and mental health. Whilst studying for a master's degree in child psychology, she began a blog about body confidence. She now has over 201,000 Instagram followers and was the face of the first ever plus-sized show at London Fashion Week.
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Jada Sezer: From a master's in child psychotherapy to model and activist.
What skills do I need?
Jada's career spans different fields - from model to internet activist. Here are some of the skills you might find useful:
- knowledge of different social media platforms
- excellent written and verbal communication
- teamwork and people skills
- resilience.
A similar role to a model is a fashion model. Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
What to expect if you want to be a fashion model
- Fashion model average salary: Variable
- Fashion model typical working hours: 45 to 47 hours per week
What qualifications do you need to be a fashion model?
You could get into this role by applying directly.
Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service
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